Hussain Sobah
Hussain Sobah receiving an award
Sobah receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2013
Born (1972-11-11) 11 November 1972
Dh. Hulhudheli, Maldives
Occupation(s)Actor, music composer, playback singer
Years active1995–present
Children4

Hussain Sobah (born 11 November 1972) is a Maldivian film actor, music composer and playback singer.

Career

In 1995, Sobah featured in Mohamed Shiyaz's Dhushman alongside Mariyam Nisha, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles. In the film, he plays the character Riyaz, an underprivileged young man who loses his girlfriend over social discrimination.[1]

Hamid Ali's Badhal was released in 1996, in which he starred alongside Ali, Niuma Mohamed and Waleedha Waleed as a twin; a mentally challenged young man with an immature attitude.[2] Sobah also appeared opposite Aishat Shirani in a Television Maldives production, Fun Asaru (1996) which follows two women; one searching for her mother and one fighting cancer. The following year, Sobah appeared alongside Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed as a middle-class talented vocalist in Amjad Ibrahim's Loabeega Aniyaa.[3] [4]

In 1998, Sobah starred opposite Mariyam Nisha and Jamsheedha Ahmed in Fathimath Nahula's debut direction Fahuneyvaa, which portrays the love-conflict of a man between a prominent stage performer and a deaf-mute poor girl.[5] Sobah played the role of Ziyan Ali, a stage performer who marries a deaf-mute girl despite his family's disapproval.[6] His performance and the film received critical appreciation from critics and was a commercial success.[7]

The following year, he played the husband of the latter and a servant-turned-musician.[4] This was followed by the Ali Musthafa-directed Umurah (1999) opposite Jamsheedha Ahmed and Reeko Moosa Manik.[1] He next collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his comedy drama film Qurbaani (1999) starring opposite Mariyam Nisha and Yoosuf Shafeeu.[8] The film was a financially successful project.[8]

Sobah again collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim and Mariyam Nisha for the horror film Baaraige Fas (2009) where he produced and composed music for the song apart from starring as a news reporter.[9] The film follows a temptress vampire who goes on a killing spree to quench her thirst.[9] The film received mainly negative reviews from critics.[10]

After a break of five years, Sobah appeared onscreen for the family drama film, Aadheys (2014) directed by Abdul Faththaah and starring Niuma Mohamed, Amira Ismail, Moosa Zakariyya, Fathimath Azifa and Ali Azim in pivotal roles.[11] Filming was completed in 2011, though it was released three years later following the death of film producer Hassain Ali.[12] It revolves around a sacrificing mother and her affection towards her child.[11] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to leave an impression commercially. Ismail Naail reviewing for Vaguthu wrote: "For a comeback, Sobah should have chosen another project. His performance is "bitter" and "unnatural". From the dialogue delivery to "over-expressive" hand movements, Sobah's acting is below-average at best".[13]

Filmography

As an actor

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1995 Dhushman Riyaz [1]
1996 Fun Asaru Sobah [4]
1996 Badhal Hussain / Hassan Double role [2]
1997 Loabeega Aniyaa Ahammaidhee / Soba [3]
1998 Ethoofaaneerey Fayaz / Latheef Double role [14]
1998 Fahuneyvaa Ziyan Ali [7]
1999 Leykokaa
1999 Umurah Niman [1]
1999 Qurbaani Hussain Sobah [8]
2001 Hiyy Heyokuraathi
2009 Baaraige Fas Ziyad Also the producer and music composer [9]
2014 Aadheys Ahmed [13]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1996 Badhunaam
1997 Ummeedhu
1998 Ehan'dhaan
2004 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee Dr. Muneer Recurring role; 4 episodes
Also the music composer and playback singer
[15]

Discography

As a Singer

Feature Film
Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-Artist(s)
N/A Gilan "Gilan" (Theme Song) Rafiyath Rameeza
1996 Badhal "Ekanivaneeye Adhi Fenifa Rovey" Shifa Thaufeeq
"Adhi Heelaa Adhi Dheyshey Kiyaa"
1999 Nuruhunvi Loabi "Moonaa Ey Fari Moonaa" Solo
2009 Baaraige Fas "Hiyy Edhey Moonakee" Fathimath Zoona
2017 Bos "Loabin Gos Bosdheyn" Mausoom Shakir Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
2018 Reyvumun "Himafodhu Mi Vaarey" Fathimath Zoona
Short Film
Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-Artist(s)
2004 Dheke Dhekeves 1 "Enme Ran'galhu" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Solo
"Dhonkamanaa Aharennaa In'dhefaananhey" Shaheedha Mohamed
Keymaatu "Magey Sanpaa Dhimaaveemaa" Solo
2005 Dheke Dhekeves 2 "Kadaboh Kadaboh"
Falhi Sikunthu 2 "Hithuge Mainaa" Adam Naseer Ibrahim Sofoora Khaleel
2006 Dheke Dhekeves 4 "Farubadha Kan'daashe Midhanee" Kopee Mohamed Rasheedh Hussain Ali
"Hiyy Thelheyvaru Meygaa" Solo
2012 Dheke Dhekeves 6 "Alhe Keevvegenhey Bunebalaa" Shaheedha Mohamed
"Hiyy Thelheyhey" Adam Haleem Adnan Rafiyath Rameeza
Television
Year Title Song Lyricist(s) Co-Artist(s)
1997 Ummeedhu "Leveythee Mineyvaa" Hussain Sobah Shifa Thaufeeq
2003 Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama "Hiyy Magey Kiyaadhemey" Adam Haleem Adnan Fathimath Zoona
"Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama" Shaheedha Mohamed
2003-2004 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee "Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee" Lahufa Faiz
2004-2005 Loabi Nulibunas "Loabi Dhen Gaimu Vevijjey" Aishath Inaya
Non-Film Songs
Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-Artist(s)
1996 Goanaa "Loabin Mi Vaavaru" Hussain Sobah Shifa Thaufeeq
"Leveythee Mineyvaa"
"Moonaa Ey Fari Moonaa"
"Neyngeyey Nan Ivenee"
1999 Kasthoori "Dheewaanaa" Shifa Thaufeeq
2000 Hinithun "Thedhekey Thedhekey" Mausoom Shakir Solo
"Dhookohfa Nudhaanan" Hussain Rasheedh Fathimath Zeenath
Hissaa "Yaaraa Magey"
2001 Baaodi "Dhaanamey Dhaanamey" Fathimath Rauf
Dhunthari "Heeladheyshey Naazunee" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Solo
"Nunidheyney Hama" Fathimath Zoona
"Thee Loabi Hithekey" Shifa Thaufeeq
"Kan'bulo Thiya Gothuga" Shaheedha Mohamed
Randhi "Tharuheebu Dheyshey" Solo
2002 E Kamanaa "Dhurunuvaashey Jaanaa" Hussain Sobah
Naash "Enme Ran'galhu" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo)
Thun'di "Dhonkaloage Aiminaa"
2003 Billoori "Hiyy Magey Kiyaadhemey" Adam Haleem Adnan Fathimath Zoona
Himeyn Dhanvaru "Meygaa Erey Firumaalaa" Hussain Sobah Shifa Thaufeeq
"Kamanaa Rulhin" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Solo
2004 Fenmeeru "Ulhe Ulhe Nidhi Lolakah Naey" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Fathimath Zoona
Maamuige Reythah "Magey Magey Magey" Abdul Hameed Shaheedha Mohamed
Thibaa "Ey Bunebalaashey"
2005 Aan Dhogey "Magey Sanpaa Dhimaaveemaa" Solo
Dhilaasaa "Hithugaa Khiyaalu Aaveyey" Shaheedha Mohamed
Ulhe Ulhefa "Mi Jaliyaa Dhanee Dhanee" Adam Naseer Ibrahim Solo
Yaa' Habeys "Kadaboh Kadaboh"
"Hithuge Mainaa" Adam Naseer Ibrahim Sofoora Khaleel
2006 Bichaanaa "Haadha Fikurugaa" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Imaadh Ismail
Dhenves... "Veeloabin Kohdheefi Ufaa" Hussain Sobah Moonisa Khaleel
Hiyy Dheewaanaa 3 "Kiyaadheynamey Hiyy Edheyhaa" Shareefa Fakhry Sofoora Khaleel
Oh' Salhi "Farubadha Kan'daashe Midhanee" Kopee Mohamed Rasheedh Hussain Ali
"Hiyy Thelheyvaru Meygaa" Solo
Vakivi Hin'dhu "Vaudhey Kuri Ahudhaa" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Ismail Huzam
2007 Hiyy Beynumey "Loaiybakee" Ahmed Falah Aishath Inaya, Ahmed Falah
Salaamey... "Kihineh Veethoa" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Fathimath Zoona
"Koathaafathugaa Vaathi Nishaan" Mariyam Rifqa
2008 Hiyy Dheewaanaa 4 "Nazaru Dhinee" Shareefa Fakhry Moonisa Khaleel
Hiyy Dhemey Loabin "Thiee Thiee Ey Edhey Loaiybakee" Moonisa Khaleel, Mohamed Farhad
Hiyy Sihenee "Kalaa Fenumun" Solo
Kalaa Haadha Loaiybey "Aimey Aimey" Adam Naseer Ibrahim Shaheedha Mohamed
Maumoon 2008 "Qaumee Maslahathah" Rafiyath Rameeza, Fathimath Zoona
"Mi Maumoon Hovan Hovan" Rafiyath Rameeza, Fathimath Zoona, Mohamed Farhad, Shaheedha Riffath
"Thiyaee Zaeemey" Shaheedha Mohamed
2009 Loabi Vaathee "Furusathu Dheynan Hunnaashey" Easa Shareef
2011 Leveythee Mineyvaa "Gaathah Aissaa" Rafiyath Rameeza
"Heekuree Miee Dhushmanehhey" Aishath Afaaf, Mohamed Farhad
"Thee Magey Jaan Edhey Piyaaraa Ey" Fathimath Zoona
"Leveythee Mineyvaa" (Remix Version) Hussain Sobah Solo
"Dhanvandhen" Shaheedha Mohamed
2013 Hiyy Dheebalaa 3 "Kihineh Veethoa" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Fathimath Zoona
2014 Shuja 2014 "Nikan Vote Dhemaa Suja Hovan" Solo
"Sujaa Ah Vaaney Dhoa Support Dheyn"
"Sujaa Ey Hovaanee" Rafiyath Rameeza
2017 Ran Han'dhaanugai: S02 "Beywafaa Vee Kalaaey" Rishma
2019 Shuja 2019 "Ekuveri Sujaaey" Shaheedha Mohamed
2020 Single "Varah Loabivey" Nashidha Ahmed
Eid Show 1441 "Hiyy Kiyanee"
"Sazaa" Hussain Sobah Sofa Thaufeeq

Selected discography as a composer

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2013 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts - Music composition Won [16]
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Original Song "Hiyy Rohvaanulaa" - Hiyy Rohvaanulaa Nominated [17]

References

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  3. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (23 December 2016). "Amjey shocked with his deserving award". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 "National Award of Recognition 2017 - Ibrahim Rasheed". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  5. Nadheem, Ahmed (21 October 2016). "4426 is a masterpiece by Nahula". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
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